Bodyguards Can Work Alone or as Part of a Much Larger Team
Working alone, sometimes called "One on One"
You should always remember that a protective effort is always a team effort, even when working in a one-on-one situation (one bodyguard and one principal) because the team is a team of two; the bodyguard and Principal. One-on-one situations are commonplace for many reasons, the most common being that this is all the security that is deemed necessary (by the principal). The one-on-one bodyguard will often have to wear many hats as well as being the Bodyguard; he might find himself working as the chauffeur, the advance party, the personal assistant, a medic, a mechanic, a washer of cars and security a consultant and at the same time be expected to look after the safety and security of the principal!
Some people will say that you cannot be a good bodyguard if you have to worry about other things not directly related to security. For example, washing the car or doing the garden. But, generally speaking, if you want the one on one job then these things will more than likely have to be done. It is not an ideal situation but you can balance them with a little application and common sense, and don't forget that in one-on-one situations it is more than likely (but not always) that the threat is quite low. Also, it may be that the Principal's finances do not stretch to having more employees. The decision to take the job is yours, just as is it your right to leave if you are not happy. One-on-one can be rewarding and lonely work.
Large Close Protection Teams
When there is a high threat, it is common to have teams of over thirty members spread over a couple of different residences and looking after all members of a large family. All teams, regardless of their size or purpose for being there, must function well. All members of the team need to be disciplined and have the ability to work well with different groups of people in widely varied settings. As a team member, you must have the attitude and willingness to get along with people. You must come to work with the right attitude. There might be someone who you dislike on a team, but you should be the only person that knows it!
The dynamics of a large team depend heavily on strong leadership and direction, if you are not a team player then to work as part of a team on a stressful assignment would be almost impossible.
James Brown BEM is the author of the Bodyguards Bible - The Definitive Guide to Close protection. All things Close Protection can be found here: http://www.bodyguardsbible.com
James Brown BEM is the author of the Bodyguards Bible - The Definitive Guide to Close protection. All things Close Protection can be found here http://www.bodyguardsbible.com
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